buffer zone

1. A defined area controlled by a peace operationsforce from which disputing or belligerent forces have been excluded. A buffer zone is formed to create an area of separation between disputing or belligerent forces and reduce the risk of renewed conflict. Also called area of separation in some United Nations operations. Also called BZ. See also area of separation; line of demarcation; peace operations. 2. A conical volume centered on the laser

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buffer zone — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms buffer zone : singular buffer zone plural buffer zones an area of land between two armed forces that they are not allowed to enter, making it less likely that they will attack each other … English dictionary

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